Stencil with Modeling Paste ~ Playing with Stencils 10

Modeling paste is a fascinating art material that can be used on fabric. It can be applied quite heavily, yet it remains flexible when it dries. You can stitch through (dry) modeling paste without damaging needles or your sewing machine — it’s a very interesting tool for adding dimensional texture to your fiber art.

Step 1

Spray adhesive onto the back of the stencil and let dry. Press the stencil onto the fabric.

Step 2

With a palette knife, smooth modeling paste into the openings of the stencil, making it thick and smooth. Remove the stencil and let the fabric dry.

Step 3

With two or three colors of paint, brush over the dry modeling paste and background fabric. Spray with water if you want more blending-plenty of liquid, allowed to work on its own, will give you attractive and unexpected results. Let dry.

Step 4

Wrap the painted fabric around the stretched canvas folding in the corners neatly. Tape the fabric to the back of the canvas.

Step 5

Cut a piece of copper foil 38” long by 1 ½” wide. (If your canvas is more than 3/4″ deep, cut a wider strip of foil.) Starting in the center on the bottom edge, wrap the copper around the edges of the stretched canvas, with ¼” showing on the front and ½” showing on the back, mitering the corners. Glue the front edges down and tape the back edges in place.

Comments

This is awsome! I can’t wait to get my modeling clay and try it out. I have a similar stencil and a gazillion dyes, so this is going to be FUN! Thanks so much for posting your instructions. I just love Cedar Canyon.
Forever in Stitches, Josi

Fantastic ideas! I can’t wait to share your techniques with my “Art Quilt” mini group. Our July challenge is to design my own fabric. I plan to incorporate many of your ideas into my project.
Awesome
Roberta

Hi Roberta. “Beach Stop” and “Anti-Chlor” are products that neutralize bleach. You can purchase them from Dharma (www.dharmatrading.com) or Pro Chem (www.prochemicalanddye.com). You mix the bleach stop with water and dunk the fabric in the solution when you are ready to stop the bleaching action. Please remember that bleach (and bleach-stop) are chemicals that you don’t want in your lungs. Work in a well-ventilated area — preferably out doors.
Have fun! Shelly

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